Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Olivia Wilde Critiques Elon Musk in Podcast
Olivia Wilde, a famous filmmaker, talked about meeting Elon Musk a long time ago.
She said he was different then and focused on technology and helping people.
Now, she feels differently about him.
She also talked about her movies, Don't Worry Darling and The Invite, which explore ideas about misogyny and how men sometimes think they are more powerful than nature.
Wilde believes these ideas are important and relevant today.
Olivia Wilde met Elon Musk years ago when he was focused on technology and philanthropy.
Wilde now deeply resents Musk due to his public transformation.
Don't Worry Darling explores misogynistic ideas influencing politics.
The Invite examines intimacy and entitlement in marriage.
Wilde believes Musk's comments about an underpopulation crisis reflect broader misogynistic ideas.
- Who
- Olivia Wilde and Elon Musk
- What
- Olivia Wilde's reflections on her past meeting with Elon Musk and discussions on misogyny in her films
- When
- During an interview on The Louis Theroux Podcast
- Where
- The interview was conducted on a podcast
- Why
- To discuss Wilde's films and her views on misogyny and modern masculinity
Olivia Wilde's Perspective
Elon Musk's Public Persona
Perception of Elon Musk
Olivia Wilde's Perspective
Wilde found Musk kind of confused but intelligent during their initial meeting, but now deeply resents him due to his public transformation.
Elon Musk's Public Persona
Musk's public persona is focused on technology, philanthropy, and controversial statements.
Misogyny in Society
Olivia Wilde's Perspective
Wilde believes Musk's comments about an underpopulation crisis reflect broader misogynistic ideas influencing politics.
Elon Musk's Public Persona
Musk's statements are part of a wider debate on modern masculinity and misogyny.
- Olivia Wilde
- Filmmaker and actor
- Elon Musk
- Billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX
- Don't Worry Darling
- 2022 psychological thriller film
- The Invite
- Olivia Wilde's new sex comedy film
- Jordan Peterson
- Conservative commentator who partly inspired a character in Don't Worry Darling
